Humminbird HELIX 15 User Manual (English)

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HELIX® SERIES CONTROL HEAD Installation Guide

Follow the instructions in this installation guide to gimbal mount the control head.

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Read the instructions in this transducer guide completely to understand the mounting guidelines before starting the installation.

Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for additional information and resources for transducer installations. Also, visit

youtube.com/humminbirdtv for informational videos.

Supplies: In addition to the hardware supplied with your control head, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, Phillips

head screwdriver, ﬂat head screwdriver, pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, marine-grade silicone sealant, dielectric grease

(optional), extension cables (optional), Ethernet cables (optional), and accessory cables (optional). Also, see Connect Power to

determine the type of connection, fuse size, and additional equipment you will need for the installation.

Accessories and Ethern

et: Accessories and Ethernet equipment are available for purchaseThe installation guides are available

with the product, or they can be downloaded from our Web site.

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Plan the Mounting Location

1. Place 1 rubber washer onto each gimbal knob.

2. Install the gimbal knobs (with washers) into each side of the control head. Tighten the knobs just enough so you can slide the control

head into the gimbal bracket arms.

Assembling the Control Head and Bracket

gimbal

knob

bracket arm

rubber

washer

NOTE: If you prefer to mount the control head overhead, ﬂip the bracket to the top of the control head. The opening in the gimbal bracket arms

must face the rear of the control head.

3. Place the assembled control head in various locations to determine the best mounting location with the following requirements:

Δ a stable, protected surface to protect the control head from excessive wave shock, vibration, and water

Δ suﬃcient space for the control head tilt range

Δ visibility during operation, as well as easy installation and removal

Δ access above and below the mounting surface to pass the cables through to the control head

Δ space for the 1" (25 mm) cable hole located 2" to 4" (50 to 100 mm) behind the chosen mounting location

4. Test route all cables (transducer, power, Ethernet, accessories) to the control head mounting location. Leave enough cable length for

installing the cable tray and for the control head tilt range.

5. After you have selected the mounting location, loosen the gimbal knobs and remove the control head from the gimbal bracket.

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Humminbird HELIX 15 Specifications

General

Chartplotting	Yes
LakeMaster Compatibility	Yes
Navionics Compatibility	Yes
i-Pilot Link Compatibility	Yes
Radar Compatibility	Yes
NMEA0183	Yes
NMEA2000	Yes
Ethernet Port	Yes
Transducer	Included
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Display Pixel Matrix	1280 x 800
Sonar Type	CHIRP, Side Imaging, Down Imaging
Target Separation	2.5 inches
Maximum Depth	1500 feet
Temperature	Built-In
Backlight	LED
Power Input	10-20V DC
GPS	Internal
Humminbird Basemap	Yes
Card Reader	SD card slot
Networking	Ethernet
Depth Capability	Up to 1500 feet